Republicans say they will back Blanche after US Justice Department order
Two Republican senators have dropped their opposition to Todd Blanche's nomination for acting Attorney General after he rescinded a controversial $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponisation' fund. The fund had faced bipartisan criticism for potentially rewarding political allies of Donald Trump.
Why it matters
The move clears a significant hurdle for the Trump administration's Department of Justice appointments and highlights internal party tensions regarding government spending and political influence.
Two Republican senators say they will end their opposition after order cancelling controversial $1.8bn fund.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Todd Blanche speaks during the 2026 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Grapevine, Texas, the United States, on March 26, 2026 [Daniel Cole/Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff and The Associated Press Published On 3 Aug 2026 3 Aug 2026 Two United States Republican senators have said they will end their opposition to US President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Justice, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche , after Blanche scrapped a controversial “ anti-weaponisation fund ” that bipartisan critics say would use taxpayer dollars to reward Trump’s political allies.
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